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Meaning of 恵比寿(えびす) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

恵比寿, 恵比須, 戎, 夷, 蛭子
Kana Reading
えびす, ゑびす, えべす, ひるこ
Romaji
ebisu, webisu, ebesu, hiruko
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Ebisu (god of fishing and commerce)

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